Washed Ashore! With SNCO Recycle Dept.
Fun at Ten
2026-06-08 10:00:00
2026-06-08 11:30:00
America/Chicago
Washed Ashore! With SNCO Recycle Dept.
Hands-on program teaching reduce, reuse, recycle through plastic bag crafts and upcycling, plus eye-opening facts about plastic pollution and its impact on oceans and wildlife.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Monday, June 08
10:00am - 11:30am
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2026-06-08 10:00:00
2026-06-08 11:30:00
America/Chicago
Washed Ashore! With SNCO Recycle Dept.
Hands-on program teaching reduce, reuse, recycle through plastic bag crafts and upcycling, plus eye-opening facts about plastic pollution and its impact on oceans and wildlife.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Learning CenterHands-on program teaching reduce, reuse, recycle through plastic bag crafts and upcycling, plus eye-opening facts about plastic pollution and its impact on oceans and wildlife.
Do you know it takes more than 500 years for a plastic bag to degrade? This interactive community program combines creativity and environmental education through hands-on crafts that transform everyday plastic bags into something new and meaningful, including a unique crocheted piece made from hundreds of repurposed bags. Participants will also learn practical ways individuals can reduce plastic waste in daily life while exploring the broader impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems and marine life. Through engaging discussion, visual examples, and take-home ideas, the program invites audiences to rethink single-use plastics and discover simple, impactful ways to support a healthier environment.
AGE GROUP: | Elementary (K - 5th Grade) |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Science & Math | Nature & Environment | Make & Create |
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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About the branch
Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.